An Introduction to New York

What is New York City’s nickname?

• The Golden City 🏙️

• The City of Lights 💡

• The Big Apple 🍎

• The Windy City 🌬️

What role did Ellis Island play in U.S history?

• It was a shipping port for goods from England

• It served as an immigration processing center

• it was the first place where settlers from England arrived in 1607

• It became the first American naval base

What is significant about the Statue of Liberty?

• It is at the center of New York City

• It represents what being an American is like

• it symbolises hope for immigrants since it is near Ellis Island

• it was built to honor women

What was the original name given to New York City by Dutch settlers?

• New Amsterdam

• New Netherlands

• York Town

• The Big Apple

Which New York City borough is the largest by area ?

• Manhattan

• Brooklyn

• Queens

• Staten Island

What genre of music is considered to have originated in the Bronx?

• Jazz

• Blues

• Hip-hop

• Folk

The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the United States from which country?

• Italy 🇮🇹

• France 🇫🇷

• Germany 🇩🇪

• England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

What type of food is New York City’s especially famous for?

• Tacos 🌮

• Pizza 🍕

• Sushi 🍣

• Fish 🐟 and chips 🍟

What famous fashion magazine has its headquarters in New York City ?

• Vogue

• Elle

• Harper’s Bazaar

• Cosmopolitan

The term « melting pot » is often used to describe New York City because of its:

• population density.

• Diversity of cultures

• skyscrapers 🏙️

• Diversity in art 🖼️